Job Description

Posting Date
- October 21, 2026

Closing Date
- December 2, 2026

The Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta invites internal applications from current members of the Faculty for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in the area of Rehabilitation Science. This competition is restricted to current full-time tenure-track members of the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. Interested candidates must have a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences or a related field and currently be Assistant or Associate Professors.

Responsibilities

The successful Chairholder will establish an innovative, high-impact research program supporting Faculty priorities in:

- Neuroscience and mental health
- Children’s health and wellness
- Chronic disease prevention and management.

Qualifications

We are seeking an emerging leader with a strong research trajectory who has demonstrated an outstanding record of research accomplishments, an externally funded, vibrant and growing program of research, and acknowledgement by peers as an emerging leader in Rehabilitation Sciences. The successful candidate must be dedicated to mentoring diverse trainees and scholars within their team. Recognizing that career paths vary and systemic barriers can affect output volume, the selection committee will evaluate candidates based on: 1) the quality, originality, and impact of their proposed program of research; 2) the impact and significance of research outputs, evaluated relative to discipline context and career prospect; and 3) demonstrated leadership capacity, community engagement, and contributions to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion through mentorship of research trainees. The University of Alberta recognizes the legitimate impact that leaves (e.g., parental leave,



leave due to illness) can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement and that these leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process.

Tier 2 Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging researchers (i.e., candidates must have had their first independent academic research-related appointment for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination). Applicants who are more than 10 years from their first independent research-related appointment (and where career breaks exist, such as maternity, parental or extended sick leave, clinical training, etc.) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program’s Tier 2 Justification Process. Please consult the University of Alberta CRC Coordinator, Glen Thomas ( [email protected] ) for more information. Full program information, including details on eligibility criteria, can be found on the Canada Research Chairs website: http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx

The University of Alberta recognizes the legitimate impact that life circumstances such as disability, leaves (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness), and other family and community responsibilities can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. These life circumstances will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process.





The successful applicant will be nominated for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair. Nominations are subject to review by the CRC Secretariat, and appointment as a Canada Research Chair is conditional upon their approval.

The closing date for applications is December 2, 2026. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, priority will be given to University of Alberta Employees. Only those applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.

About Us

The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of Néhiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Nakoda (Stoney), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people
- from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

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📌 Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Rehabilitation Science (Edmonton)
🏢 University of Alberta
📍 Edmonton